RCMP launches new recruitment drive

RCMP launches new recruitment drive

By Shaynee Modien Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Shaunavon Standard The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), known for their iconic red serge uniforms and long history of policing in Canada, especially in Saskatchewan, are seeking new members to join their...
Three arrested after fleeing from police

Three arrested after fleeing from police

On March 1, 2025, at approximately 2:10 p.m., Prince Albert RCMP received a report of an injured male walking in the area of Hazelwood Road and Highway #302 East, approximately 10 kilometers from Prince Albert, SK. Officers responded, along with local EMS, and located...
Sask Rivers Ribbon Skirt/Shirt Day celebrates cultural pride

Sask Rivers Ribbon Skirt/Shirt Day celebrates cultural pride

Saskatchewan Rivers Photo A sample of bulletin boards made in the Saskatchewan Rivers School Division for Ribbon Skirt/Ribbon Shirt Day, which is on March 7 / Michael Oleksyn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By Michael Oleksyn Local Journalism Initiative Prince...
Buffalo River Dene Nation Elects a new Chief

Buffalo River Dene Nation Elects a new Chief

The Buffalo River Dene Nation have voted and have announced their Chief and Council. The general election wrapped up on Friday February 28, 2025, in the Buffalo River Dene Nation. This election had two people running for Chief and 14 people running for Council. Newly...
P.A. police investigate after a 13-year old boy was shot

P.A. police investigate after a 13-year old boy was shot

In a media release, the Prince Albert Police Service stated that yesterday at roughly  4:17 pm, they were dispatched to the 1600 block of 17th Street West for a report of an injured person and further information revealed that a male had been shot. Patrol and Canine...
Northern mayors look to form new northern lobby group.

Northern mayors look to form new northern lobby group.

A new northern municipality lobby group may be on the horizon. Several northern mayors and councilors are in agreement that a new organization to represent northern interests needs to be established. The northern municipal leaders recently met in Prince Albert where...
P.A. police investigate after a 13-year old boy was shot

P.A. police investigate Wednesday evening assault

The Prince Albert Police Service is investigating an aggravated assault that occurred yesterday evening. Police stated that at roughly 7:50 p.m. they were called to the unit block of 11th Street West for an assault in progress. Prior to police arrival, updates came in...